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   Av·o·ca·tion

   /ˌavəˈkāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a hobby or minor occupation: formal "they are basically doctors, and negotiators by avocation"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin avocatio(n-), from avocare ‘call away’, from ab- ‘from’ + vocare ‘to call’.

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   • 1. avocational adjective

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   What is the meaning of avocation?

   • Avocation (noun) a calling away; a diversion. Etymology: [L. avocatio.] Avocation (noun) that which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation. Etymology: [L. avocatio.] Avocation (noun) pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation. Etymology: [L. avocatio.]

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   What is the meaning of avocational?

   • 1 : a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one’s vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby He’s a professional musician, but his avocation is photography. What are examples of avocation? An avocation is an activity that you pursue when you’re not at work — a hobby.

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   What is an avocation and why is it important?

   • You can ask other members in forums, or send us email. We will try and help. An avocation is an activity that someone engages in as a hobby outside their main occupation.

   avocation - Meaning in English

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   What is a garden avocation?

   • A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit . As my two eyes make one in sight. Gardening is a wholesome avocation that encourages appreciation for nature and concern for the preservation and enhancement of our environment. That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.

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   5 days ago · 2 meanings: 1. formal a minor occupation undertaken as a diversion 2. not standard a person's regular job or vocation.... Click for more definitions.

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   Definition of avocation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Apr 22, 2023 · avocation ( countable and uncountable, plural avocations) ( obsolete) A calling away; a diversion . A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit . That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation. Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.

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   1 day ago · avocation in American English. (ˌævəˈkeiʃən) noun. 1. something a person does in addition to a principal occupation, esp. for pleasure; hobby. Our doctor's avocation is painting. 2. a person's regular occupation, calling, or vocation. 3. archaic.

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   How to use avocation in a sentence. a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby; customary employment : vocation

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   What does the noun avocation mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun avocation. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised. See meaning & use.